ESL 120U
Reading for Academic Purposes
Bluegrass Community and Technical College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course cultivates skills to improve academic reading performance for non-native speakers of English enrolled in American university classes. Special attention is given to cross-disciplinary academic reading, reading rates and speeds, effective research methods, documentation and essay exams skills. This course is designed to raise students' reading skills so they can participate in academic settings with competencies similar to their native-speaker peers. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
J1E1
FullSeats: 20/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 12:30 – 1:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- Room 106-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 106
- Instructor
- Brian Schanding
Section notes
Students who enroll in ESL 120U-J1E1 must also enroll in RDG 100-J1E1. ESL Coordinator permission is required to register. To enroll contact: [email protected].; Instructional method: IP; BP
J1E2
FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 1:00 – 2:15 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- Room 105-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 105
- Instructor
- Sarah Galvin
Section notes
Students who enroll in ESL 120U-J1E2 must also enroll in RDG 100-J1E2. Coordinator permission is required to register. To enroll contact: [email protected]. Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB